P12
Championship
0
Wins
1
Podiums
0
Poles
11
Points
8
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Riccardo Patrese contested 14 grands prix in 1978 for Arrows and finished P12 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 11 points, 0 wins, 1 podium, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the Swedish Grand Prix, where Riccardo Patrese finished P2. Across the year, they scored in 4 races and reached the flag in 14 classified finishes, with 8 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P12.6
Podium rate
7.1%
Net positions gained
-23
Race Results
P10
R2Grid 18+4 Laps
P13
R3Grid 7Engine
P6
R4Grid 9+1 Lap
P6
1 pts
R5Grid 14
P19
R6Grid 8Suspension
P22
R7Grid 8Engine
P2
6 pts
R8Grid 5
P8
R9Grid 12
P15
R10Grid 5Suspension
P9
R11Grid 14+1 Lap
P21
R12Grid 16Accident
P25
R13Grid 13Accident
P16
R14Grid 12Engine
P4
3 pts
R16Grid 12
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | - | 18 | 10 | +8 | - |
| 3 | Kyalami | - | 7 | 13 | -6 | - |
| 4 | Long Beach | - | 9 | 6 | +3 | 1 |
| 5 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 14 | 6 | +8 | 1 |
| 6 | Zolder | - | 8 | 19 | -11 | - |
| 7 | Jarama | - | 8 | 22 | -14 | - |
| 8 | Scandinavian Raceway | - | 5 | 2 | +3 | 6 |
| 9 | Circuit Paul Ricard | - | 12 | 8 | +4 | - |
| 10 | Brands Hatch | - | 5 | 15 | -10 | - |
| 11 | Hockenheimring | - | 14 | 9 | +5 | - |
| 12 | Red Bull Ring | - | 16 | 21 | -5 | - |
| 13 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 13 | 25 | -12 | - |
| 14 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 12 | 16 | -4 | - |
| 16 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | - | 12 | 4 | +8 | 3 |
Points Accumulation
R1R14
Riccardo Patrese 1978 season FAQ
How did Riccardo Patrese finish in the 1978 F1 standings?
Riccardo Patrese finished P12 in the 1978 World Drivers' Championship with Arrows.
How many races did Riccardo Patrese win in 1978?
Riccardo Patrese won 0 races in 1978, with 1 podium and 0 pole positions.
What was Riccardo Patrese's best result in 1978?
Riccardo Patrese's best 1978 result was P2 at the Swedish Grand Prix.
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Swedish Grand Prix 1978
Riccardo Patrese finished P2
Canadian Grand Prix 1978
Riccardo Patrese finished P4
United States Grand Prix West 1978
Riccardo Patrese finished P6